Top Cities in Germany to Move to for Work Reasons
Germany is an extremely attractive place to move to at the moment – it lies at the heart of mainland Europe, it has a strong and stable economy, and its public services are flourishing.
The Moving Partnership offers competitive removals packages if you are considering moving home overseas to Germany. Here in this article, we put the spotlight on five cities which are usually good choices to move to – particularly if you don’t necessarily speak German.
Berlin
Berlin is the country’s capital, after the two Germanys (East and West, separated as a result of the end of World War II) were unified in 1990.
Berlin is a particularly good living location for non-German speakers, as there are plenty of start-up companies and digital businesses (you don’t always need German for either of these, particularly if they are international businesses) – however (as with any German town or city) you will probably need to speak at least a little of the native language to integrate yourself well – which should always be your goal when moving to a new country.
The hospitality and tourism industries welcome English speakers and Berlin is also one of the best places if you are interested in TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language).
The city’s attractions include the historic Brandenburg Gate, and the Fernsehturm (a 368m-tall TV tower which offers spectacular views over the city, and which is pictured above). Berlin is also home to the Olympiastadion, a historic sports ground which famously hosted the 1936 Olympics, and which will also host six matches at this summer’s Euro 2024 football tournament, including the final.
Munich
One of the larger cities, and to the south of the country, Munich is famous the world over for the Oktoberfest Beer Festival.
Many other people will know Munich for its football team (Bayern Munich) and their ground, the Allianz Arena, which will be hosting six games at this summer’s Euros tournament. This includes the opening fixture (Scotland v the host nation) as well as a semi-final. Munich is well known for its high quality of life and excellent work-life balance; it’s also quite a cosmopolitan city with plenty of separate communities.
In terms of work, start-ups (and particularly digital ones) may be your best bet if you are looking for work; however, it’s also one of the more expensive German cities to live in.
Dusseldorf
While Dusseldorf isn’t one of the most famous of German cities – close to the border with the Netherlands – it can provide good value for emigrants, nevertheless. The city too, much like Berlin, has a lot of tech start-ups so speaking fluent German isn’t a top priority.
There’s plenty of international ‘communities’ in the city as well – particularly Asian, and more specifically Japanese, which is reflected in the number of Far Eastern restaurants located in the city.
Dusseldorf is also one of the smaller German cities and it’s very picturesque, with plenty of parks and green spaces (the River Rhine runs through it) to enjoy. The Dusseldorf Arena, home to Fortuna Dusseldorf, is hosting five matches in this summer’s Euros tournament, including a quarter-final.
Frankfurt
Like Dusseldorf, Frankfurt is to the west of the country; however, unlike Dusseldorf, it’s closer to the border with Luxembourg than the Netherlands. Frankfurt is situated on the banks of the River Main, and its skyline is reminiscent of New York, earning it the nickname ‘Mainhattan’.
Along with Berlin, Frankfurt is one of the best German cities to move to if you want to go on a TEFL course to teach English overseas.
If you’re not looking to move overseas to teach English as a second language, there are also other job opportunities in the financial sector (there’s a stock exchange here); books, cars and computers are also important - the city hosts regular international trade fairs for all three.
The city is also famous for its production of sausages (Frankfurters) and football – the Frankfurt Arena is home to Eintracht Frankfurt. England play one of their games here in Euro 2024 – against Denmark – and the stadium will be hosting four other games.
Moving Home Overseas to Germany with the Moving Partnership
At the Moving Partnership we can help with domestic and commercial moves to all the major cities in Germany, including Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt and Dusseldorf.
Thanks to our network of contacts in the international removals industry, we will be able to come up with a quote which will not only meet your exact needs but will also be very competitively priced. When it comes to transporting your goods, we offer part load removals to Germany (where your possessions will go on a shared consignment) – but we also offer a dedicated service as well.
For more information about what we can offer, follow this link.
